A 2019 TOP DOC - Baltimore magazine
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, includes disorders that cause inflammation of the intestines. IBD is treated at Mercy by expert gastroenterologists.
Dr. David Riseberg, Chief of Medical Oncology and Hematology at Mercy, leads a team of Board Certified physicians who provide compassionate care and comprehensive treatment plans.
Mercy offers emergency care on the Downtown Baltimore campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (410-332-9477) with access to a trained emergency medicine team, diagnostic services and consultations with specialists.
In case of an Emergency, Dial 911 and follow the instructions of the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) team.
Mercy Medical Center's downtown campus includes our Main Hospital - The Mary Catherine Bunting Center, McAuley Plaza and The Weinberg Center.
General visiting hours at Mercy are 11:00 am to 8:30 pm. Hours vary by floor, please check with the nursing staff or call 410-332-9555.
Celiac disease, caused by foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, is treated by top GI doctors at Mercy.
Often the cause of chronic abdominal pain can be hard to determine. Mercy's GI specialists provide a thorough evaluation to help identify the cause and plan a course of treatment.
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is treated by the experienced gastroenterologists at Mercy.
Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach muscles do not function normally. Learn more about symptoms and treatment options.
The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is abdominal pain, or stomach pain. Learn more about peptic ulcer disease and treatments by Mercy gastroenterologists.
Dr. Hwan Yoo, Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, is an experienced liver specialist at The Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease at Mercy.
Smokers who quit have a 65 percent lower risk of a Crohn's disease flare-up and are less likely to need steroids or other medications.